towing suspension troubles

[Goddard]

ok, here it is. with the available hp and the heavy 5ver, axle wrap and bounce is TERRIBLE!! all suspension parts are stock, i can no longer handle this. HELP! ladder bars? shocks? what????

 

[Boldt's Wagon]

Do you have a two piece drive shaft? Older 2nd gens with a two piece drive shaft would have vibration starting to move a heavy fifth wheel. Putting a 3/8 or 1/2 inch shim under the drive shaft hanger bearing usually helped.

 

[clem]

Originally posted by Goddard

ok, here it is. with the available hp and the heavy 5ver, axle wrap and bounce is TERRIBLE!! all suspension parts are stock, i can no longer handle this. HELP! ladder bars? shocks? what????

Go to page 14 of issue 38 of TDR Tom Clayton has you answer. Your post sounds like Tom. Clem